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Showing 271280 of 44823 articles for Art. Cass. 3e civ. QPC 17 October 2019 · Cass. 3e civ. 10 May 2005 · Cass. com. 25 September 2012 · Cass. 3e civ. 9 July 2014 · Cass. 3e civ. 29 November 2000

French Consumer CodeIn force
Section 4: Commission des clauses abusives

Article R822-29

…procedure define in particular the practical arrangements for the admissibility of referrals. They may also specify the ethical obligations of Commission members. A referral to the Commission by a ju…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 6: Remuneration of members of boards and delegations

Article D4233-29

…delegation of the Order, who are not entitled to the allowance provided for in article D. 4233-28, may receive an allowance for participation in the work of the Order when they sit or participate in…

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French Monetary and Financial CodeIn force
Paragraph 2: Funds open to non-professional investors

Article R742-10

…in the right-hand column of the same table:Applicable articlesIn the wording of the decreeR. 214-32-9, R. 214-32-11 and R. 214-32-16 to R. 214-32-18n° 2013-687 of 25 July 2013R. 214-32-19n° 2020-1148…

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French Insurance CodeIn force
Section VI: Compensation procedures.

Article L211-25

The first two paragraphs of article 33 of law no. 85-677 of 5 July 1985 apply to insurers.Where provided for by contract, the subrogatory recourse of the insurer who has paid the victim an advance on…

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French General Code of Local AuthoritiesIn force
Sub-paragraph 1: Informing families (R).

Article R2223-25

General documentation and quotations must include an indication of the name, legal representative and address of the operator and, where applicable, its registration number in the Trade Register or th…

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French Cinema and Moving Image CodeIn force
Subsection 6: Miscellaneous provisions

Article 311-25

…d of financial aid for production is subject to the provisions of Commission Regulation (EU) No 651/2014 of 17 June 2014 declaring certain categories of aid compatible with the internal market in appl…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Section 3: Prescribing, ordering and dispensing procedures

Article R5139-29

…ribed in accordance with the conditions set out in articles R. 5132-3 and R. 5132-4. A prescription may not be made for a treatment period exceeding twelve months. II - Pharmacists dispense proprietar…

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French Public Health CodeIn force
Subsection 3: Biological activities for medically assisted procreation

Article R2142-29

The health establishment, body, health cooperation group or laboratory authorised to carry out the activities mentioned in e of 2° of Article R. 2142-1 keeps, with due respect for confidentiality, for…

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French Labour CodeIn force
Subsection 1: Help with professional integration

Article R5134-29

In the event of non-compliance by the employer with the provisions of the decision awarding the employability assistance, the employability assistance is not due and the sums paid will be reimbursed.…

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French Civil CodeIn force
Paragraph 3: Evidence.

Article 259

Facts invoked as grounds for divorce or as defences to a claim may be established by any mode of proof, including confession. However, descendants may never be heard on the grievances raised by the sp…

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